Accountant

ACCOUNTANT

FINANCE

$51,525 - $61,830 / ANNUALLY

 (HIRE IN RANGE; DOQ) 

POSITION IS FLSA NON-EXEMPT

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APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 05/01/2025 BY 5:00PM

The City of Kingman is seeking an individual for an Accounting Specialist position. This position is on a four 10-hour day schedule, Monday through Thursday. 

OVERVIEW

The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai Mountain Ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes, and the Colorado River. With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety, and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive. 

For more information about the City of Kingman, please see ourOpen Finance Portal,Choose KingmanEconomic Development page, and ourGo Kingmantourism page for more information. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION 

Performs intermediate-level work in accounting and other financial functions associated with the operations of the Budget and Accounting Division.  Performs various accounting duties such as the preparation and entry of journal entries into the accounting software, reconciles various general ledger accounts and bank statements, prepares tax reports, assists with the month-end closing process, and compiles financial reports. Processes general billing, enters contracts, and assists with the capital asset processes. Duties range from routine to the most complex of accounting projects and responsibilities, requiring initiative, independent judgement and critical thinking, and the ability to make decisions for the projects/processes for which they are assigned.     

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

Works independently under the general supervision of the Finance Administrator.  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED 

Provides accounting and administrative support to other finance department staff.

Education and experience:

• College education in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree.   
• Two to three (2-3) years’ experience in accounting, preferably with a municipality or in another governmental setting.
• Advanced Excel skills required. 
• OR any combination of education and significant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESEssential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.  They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. 

• Prepares and enters various routine and non-routine journal entries. 
• Performs various general ledger account reconciliations. 
• Reviews, prepares, and processes general billing items.
• Monitors and prepares billings for improvement district assessments. Processes payments, prepares payoff quotes and financial reports, and performs reconciliations of subsidiary improvement district ledgers with the general ledger accounts. Enters new special assessment districts and maintains the assessment accounts. Coordinates and participates in the annual delinquency sale.
• Performs monthly reconciliations of the City’s bank accounts.
• Enters, reviews, and maintains the City’s vendors. 
• Processes the annual unclaimed property in accordance with state requirements. 
• Prepares tax reports. Prepares reports, and audits transactions and processes. 
• Participates in month-end and year-end processes. 
• Assists with all capital asset processes. 
• Enters budget transfers and assists in the preparation of budget worksheets.
• Enters and maintains the City’s contracts in the software system. 
• Assists with records management processes. 
• Updates the Finance Department’s webpage.
• May provide coverage for other departmental staff during absences.
• Participates in special projects.  
• Prepares and submits various financial reports. 
• Researches, audits, analyzes, presents findings and/or makes recommendations to improve processes or systems.
• Prepares workpapers and assists external auditors with the financial audit.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.   
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job to ensure continuity.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Writes letters, memos, and reports to effectively communicate information to users both in city departments and to outside users.
• May serve as a member of various employee committees.  May also provide support information and attend meetings of other city committees, boards, and commissions.
• Performs special assignments as requested.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Provides training to department and other city staff members. 

WORK CONTACTS

• Frequent contact with other City departments to provide and obtain information.
• Frequent contact with Title Company personnel and other agencies relating to questions and payoff information for special improvement districts.
• Frequent contact with the City’s vendors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
  
 The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   
 
 COMMITMENT TO SAFETY & WELLNESS
 
 It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable.  The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness. All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.  
  
 DISCLAIMER
  
 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.  This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes.

Salary : $51,525 - $61,830